Sleep Lab Technologist - PRN, Nights in Plano, Texas at Texas Health Resources
Job Description
Sleep Lab Technologist
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, 6020 West Parker Road, Plano, Texas, 75093
Work hours: PRN As Needed 6:00pm 6:00am, Weekend availability is required.
Position highlights:
Flexible schedule
Excellent work/life balance and no holidays
Active Unit Practice Council (UBC) to be sure employees needs are met
Close-knit team with engaged Medical Director
Heres What You Need
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Successful completion of an acceptable polysomnography program of no less than one years duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technologist preferred
One year in a Sleep Lab/Center preferably within a hospital setting preferred
RPSGT Registered Polysomnographic Technician upon hire required and
BCLS Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly upon hire required Basic
What You Will Do
Be responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing testing and/or treatment and the use of equipment to minimize any hazards.
Review patient's medical history, allergies, current medications, patient questionnaire.
Explain procedures to patient before, during and after sleep study, to include pre-testing, testing and post-testing procedures.
Perform patient set-up: attaches electrodes and monitors to patient according to accepted standards.
Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data. Monitor patient via video for any unusual sleep behaviors.
Ensure signals are received on the computer and all monitors are recording data throughout the sleep study.
Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free, making adjustments as necessary.
Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery is an 18-bed physician-owned hospital serving the people of Collin, Dallas, and Denton counties. The hospital is an award-winning facility that offers a wide range of services including robotic surgery, spine surgery, joint replacement surgery, orthopedic surgery, gynecological surgery, urological surgery, ENT surgery as well as spinal injections, outpatient GI procedures and advanced imaging studies.
Designed with a boutique hotel in mind, patients enjoy a more comfortable setting than what is typically offered in a large, full-service traditional hospital. From up-close parking to room service meals prepared by a culinary trained chef, our entire hospital staff provides compassionate care that is focused on you and your family. Accredited by The Joint Commission and focused on your care and comfort, Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery strives to engage you in all aspects of care and support a culture of caring and healing.
As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, were one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Polysomnography Technologist:
- Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
- Delivery of high-quality patient care
- Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
- A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
If youre ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then lets show the world how were even better together!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org
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